Mexican Rice And Bean Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. oil
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. onions, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/3 c. mushrooms, sliced
1 1/3 c. green pepper, chopped
1/3 c. uncooked rice
1 can kidney beans, drained
2 c. stewed potatoes with liquid
2 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
dash of hot pepper sauce
16 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Combine oil and water.
Heat to low boil.
Add onion, garlic, mushrooms and green pepper.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Add rice, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and hot pepper sauce.
Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan.
Top with cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.